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If you are interested in viewing any of our GoPro tutorial videos, you can check them out in our GoPro Tutorial Playlists below. We have several kind of videos to check out including: Videos explaining new products and key new product features. Videos describing various accessories such as mounts or housings. GoPro Athlete Tips & Tricks. Fall 2014 Camera Lineup Check out this article for a video tutorial on the new cameras: Fall 2014 Camera Lineup. GoPro Tips and Tricks Series GoPro Product Stories We also have some GoPro Support Tips...
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In order for your microSD card to be seen on your computer you will need a microSD adapter. These adapters can come in two varieties: microSD to SD card Adapter microSD USB card Reader Here is an image showing what both variety of adapters look like:

If you are experiencing a problem where your phone or tablet is disconnecting from your camera's Wi-Fi network, this FAQ should help top resolve the problem. Here are some of the messages that you may receive on your mobile device: Avoided poor internet connection Internet connection is unstable Internet not available Network disabled, poor connection Network disabled because internet connection is slow Poor Connection / Connection Lost Follow these steps to try and resolve the problem: Forget the camera's wireless network via the mobile devices wireless settings, the re-add the camera's...
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When a combo cable is attached to a HERO3 or HERO3+ camera the internal microphone in the camera is automatically disabled. The reason for this is that the Combo Cable allows for an external microphone to be connected, so the internal mic is turned off.

If you are having difficulty downloading the latest software update for your HERO3 or HERO3+ camera, it may be due to the browser that you are using. We have seen some problems when using Internet Explorer. Here are some specific issues we have seen: The Next Step button is not clickable after entering your camera serial number, name, and email address. The button to download the camera software update is not generated. If you are running into either of these issues, try downloading the camera software using Google Chrome or Mozilla...
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The rubber locking plug and the camera tethers are useful tools to reduce vibration and secure your camera while shooting videos or photos. Watch a demonstration of how to use these two accessories below. MusicBroke for Free "My Always Mood"Check out: http://brokeforfree.com/ The Rubber Locking Plug comes with all GoPro Cameras and the GoPro Grab Bag of Mounts. The camera tether comes with the SurfBoard Mount, the Floaty Backdoor, the Grab Bag of Mounts, and the Camera Tethers package. The Rubber Locking Plug is compatible with the GoPro Quick Release Buckle...
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Formatting your SD card in the GoPro camera is the best way to remove old video and photos files. When you format your SD card in your camera the original file structure and partitions are restored so that the SD card will continue to properly communicate with the camera. Watch the demonstration below showing how to format your SD card. MusicBroke for Free "Murmur"Check out: http://brokeforfree.com/ For written instruction on how to format your SD card in your GoPro camera click on the camera model below: HERO3+ and HERO3 HD HERO2...
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Here's a table indicating the file-naming convention for various recording types: ‘xxxx’ = DCF file number, from 0001-9999 ‘yyy’ = GoPro “group” number – a group denotes photos that are part of a “group”, such as burst photo shot or a time lapse shot. ‘zz’ = GoPro “chapter” number, from 01-99 – this is the 2nd part of the same video that was forced to split due to file size or other restrictions.

To pair your GoPro camera with the GoPro App, please follow these steps: Power on your camera. If you're using an HD HERO2 camera, with both units already powered on, attach the Wi-Fi BacPac to the HD HERO2 camera. Press the Wi-Fi button on the side of the HERO3/HERO3+ camera or Wi-Fi BacPac to go to the Wi-Fi menu. Note - you'll need to press the button two times if you're using the HERO3+ or HERO3 camera. If you have a HERO3/HERO3+ camera, select "GoPro App", or if you have an...
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Properly charging your camera and accessories is essential for having a great day out there shooting videos and photos. This demonstrations highlights best practices for charging and preserving your battery. MusicBroke for Free "Note Drop"Check out: http://brokeforfree.com/ Learn more about your cameras battery life, click on the links below for a full description of battery life expectancies. HERO3+ HERO3 HD HERO2, HD HERO Origina, and HD HERO 960